About the Toolkit

The UDL Curriculum Toolkit is an open-source web application
designed to support the creation of interactive, multimedia curricula
according to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Technically, the UDL Toolkit is a configurable application with
resources to create UDL content on the web — a collection of Java
packages and resources such as style sheets, graphic design assets,
and documentation. The feature set includes a system of supports and
scaffolds based explicitly on the UDL
Guidelines (CAST, 2011) that can be customized to any curricular
context.

In essence, the UDL Toolkit provides a frame for curriculum
development with features that facilitate comprehension (e.g.,
highlighting, accessible text, vocabulary support), that encourage
action and expression (e.g., notetaking, prompts for writing, drawing,
and audio recording), and that recruit and sustain engagement (e.g.,
video, teacher feedback, collaborative whiteboard). Teachers can use
the application to track students' progress; see and compare their
responses, highlighting, and notes; and provide individual or group
feedback. For research purposes, the application includes detailed
logging of students’ actions, and the ability to turn on or off
program features.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. DRL-0730260, 0730348, and 0730603.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.